Community Safety

Police are appealing for help in tracing a Hollesley Bay prisoner who has absconded.

Mark Heanan, aged 30, was reported missing to police this evening, Tuesday 1 August, after he was absent from a roll call at 5pm. He is serving an indeterminate sentence for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Heanan is described as white, 6ft tall, of medium build, with brown hair and a tattoo on the left side of his neck. He was last seen wearing a blue polo shirt, khaki shorts and black flip flops. A photograph of Mark Heanan is attached.

He has links to Kent and Surrey. Members of the public are advised not to approach him.
Anyone who believes they may have seen Mark Heanan, or who has any information regarding his whereabouts, is asked to contact Suffolk Police on 101.

Suffolk Police are appealing for help from the public to trace a man who is wanted.

26-year-old Vimal Jadeja, of no fixed abode, is wanted by officers for offences including burglary and assault.

Jadeja is described as approximately 5ft 10ins and of medium build and is sometimes known to go by the name of ‘Sirus’ or ‘Cyrus’. It is believed he has connections with the Stowmarket, Felixstowe and Wivenhoe areas. It is also believed he has links to Norfolk and Essex.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Jadeja should call Suffolk Police immediately on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Following the ransomware cyber attack on Friday 12 May which affected the NHS and is believed to have affected other organisations globally, the City of London Police’s National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has issued an alert urging both individuals and businesses to follow protection advice immediately and in the coming days.

Ransomware is a form of malicious software (Malware) that enables cyber criminals to remotely lock down files on your computer or mobile device. Criminals will use ransomware to extort money from you (a ransom), before they restore access to your files. There are many ways that ransomware can infect your device, whether it be a link to a malicious website in an unsolicited email, or through a security vulnerability in a piece of software you use.

Key Protect messages for businesses to protect themselves from ransomware:

Install system and application updates on all devices as soon as they become available.

Install anti-virus software on all devices and keep it updated.

Create regular backups of your important files to a device that isn’t left connected to your network as any malware infection could spread to that too.

Install system and application updates on all devices as soon as they become available.

Install anti-virus software on all devices and keep it updated.

Create regular backups of your important files to a device (such as an external hard drive or memory stick) that isn’t left connected to your computer as any malware infection could spread to that too.

Only install apps from official app stores, such as Google’s Play Store, or Apple’s App Store as they offer better levels of protection than some 3rd party stores. Jailbreaking, rooting, or disabling any of the default security features of your device will make it more susceptible to malware infections.

Phishing/smishing
Fraudsters may exploit this high profile incident and use it as part of phishing/smishing campaigns. We urge people to be cautious if they receive any unsolicited communications from the NHS. The protect advice for that is the following:

An email address can be spoofed. Don’t open attachments or click on the links within any unsolicited emails you receive, and never respond to emails that ask for your personal or financial details.

The sender’s name and number in a text message can be spoofed, so even if the message appears to be from an organisation you know of, you should still exercise caution, particularly if the texts are asking you to click on a link or call a number.

Don’t disclose your personal or financial details during a cold call, and remember that the police and banks will never ring you and ask you to verify your PIN, withdraw your cash, or transfer your money to another “safe” account.

Police have been granted a further 24 hours to question a 49-year-old man who was arrested at the weekend in connection with a murder in Toftwood. The investigation continues after officers were called at 3.21pm on Sunday 5 February 2017, following concerns from a member of the public. On arrival officers gained entry to the property where they found a man, aged in his 60s, had sadly died. A seal remains in place at the property whilst enquiries continue.

T/Detective Chief Inspector Marie James, from the joint Norfolk and Suffolk Major Investigation Team, said: “We continue to investigate the full circumstances of this incident and are following several lines of enquiry. We have increased patrols in the area to reassure the local community and are working closely with forensically trained officers to get a full picture of what happened that day.” A Home Office Post Mortem examination will take place later today. (Tuesday 7 February 2017).

Appeal for Information

Detectives are investigating a series of incidents at two pubs and a hotel in Thetford. The first incident happened between 5pm on Friday and midday on Saturday (3-4 February) at the Thomas Paine Hotel when offender(s) entered the building by a forcing a ground floor window. A search was carried out and cash was stolen. Meanwhile, suspect(s) were seen to damage a rear sensor flood light with what is believed to be a crowbar at the Red Lion Inn in Thetford at about 11.40pm on Friday (3 February). Finally, between 2.30am and 11.30am on Saturday (4 February) suspect(s) broke into The Albion on Castle Street in Thetford after forcing a window. A search was carried out but nothing was stolen.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following an attempted burglary in Green Lane, Thetford. The incident happened between 11am and 6.45pm on Thursday 2 February when suspect(s) have attempted to gain access to the property by forcing a door and a window, damaging the frames in the process. No entry was gained and nothing was stolen.

Officers are urging householders to be vigilant and anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area is asked to contact Detective Constable Debbie Johnston at Thetford CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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